Providence Classical lost against the Liberty Preparatory Christian Patriots back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. Providence Classical took a 54-37 bruising from the Patriots. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Providence Classical in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now lost three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Providence Classical lost, one person who can't be blamed is Xan Rahalawicz. Despite the final result, he scored 13 points along with eight rebounds and seven steals. Rahalawicz is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last 17 games he's played. Isaac Martin was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with seven rebounds.
Providence Classical has not been sharp recently as the team's lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-7 record this season. As for Liberty Preparatory Christian, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-7.
Providence Classical won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Christian Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on January 30th. Walnut Grove Christian is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home. Liberty Preparatory Christian will take on the Mariners at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in North Carolina (Jackson Day is ranked 467th, while the Patriots are ranked 481st).
